General India and Sri Lanka Agree on Power Tariff for Landmark Sampur Solar Project
India and Sri Lanka have reached a significant milestone in their bilateral energy cooperation, finalising the electricity price for the proposed solar power…
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General Sri Lanka Takes Bold Step Against Plastic Pollution With New Government-Level Ban
Sri Lanka has introduced sweeping new measures to combat plastic pollution, banning single-use plastic bottles at government events and introducing charges for…
General Hulftsdorp: Sri Lanka's Last Bastion of Justice in the Battle Between Law and Power
In the heart of Colombo, the courts of Hulftsdorp have long stood as the final refuge for those seeking justice against the might of the state. Today, that…
General Opposition Parties and Buddhist Clergy Unite in Protest Calling for Sallay's Release
A coalition of opposition political parties and prominent members of the Buddhist clergy took to the streets in a show of solidarity, staging a public protest…
General Iran Halts Strikes on Israel But Issues Stark Warning Over Lebanon Operations
Iran's military has announced it is suspending its strikes against Israel, though Tehran has issued a sharp warning that it will resume attacks if Israel…
General Ten Hurt as Bus Crashes Near Pinnaduwa Interchange on Southern Expressway
At least ten people sustained injuries after a bus met with an accident near the Pinnaduwa interchange on the Southern Expressway, authorities confirmed.…
General Sri Lanka Rolls Out Island-Wide Mosquito Control Drive as Dengue Cases Surge
Authorities Move to Contain Growing Dengue Threat Sri Lanka has launched a comprehensive nationwide mosquito control campaign in response to a concerning rise…
General Sampath Bank Makes History With First Branch Launch Inside Colombo Port City
Sampath Bank has taken a significant step forward in expanding its footprint across Sri Lanka's emerging financial landscape by opening its first-ever branch…
General President Dissanayake Highlights India and Japan as Key Partners in Sri Lanka's Development Journey
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has affirmed that Sri Lanka has secured the strong backing of two of Asia's most influential nations — India and Japan — as…
General Opposition Politicians and Buddhist Clergy Unite in Protest Demanding Release of Detained Activist Sallay
Cross-Community Coalition Takes to the Streets A rare alliance of opposition political figures and members of the Buddhist clergy gathered in a public…
General Fact Check: Viral Images Falsely Link PM Harini Amarasuriya to Honouring Indian Cricket Star Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Misleading images circulating on social media falsely depict Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya honouring Indian cricketing sensation Vaibhav…
General History Made: Rumesh Pathirage Stuns Neeraj Chopra With 92.62-Metre Javelin Throw
Sri Lanka's javelin sensation Rumesh Pathirage has delivered a performance for the ages, hurling the spear to an extraordinary 92.62 metres to outshine Olympic…
General Sampath Bank Makes History With First Branch Opening in Colombo Port City
Sri Lanka's Sampath Bank has taken a significant step in expanding its footprint by opening its first ever branch within the Colombo Port City, marking a…
General Sri Lanka Enacts New Tax Law: What the Inland Revenue Amendments Mean for You
New Inland Revenue Amendment Act Comes Into Force Sri Lanka has officially enacted the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2026, bringing with it a series…
General SJB Launches Civil Society Movement to Counter Authoritarian Tendencies in Sri Lanka
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has taken a significant political step by launching a new civil society movement aimed at combating what the party describes…
General Namal Rajapaksa Accuses Government of Deliberately Undermining Sri Lanka's Intelligence Apparatus
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa has levelled serious allegations against the current government, accusing it of…
General Former State Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay Hospitalised Amid Ongoing Legal Proceedings
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court that former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS),…
General Powerful 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines, Killing 15 and Triggering Tsunami Warnings
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 in magnitude has struck the southern Philippines near the island of Mindanao, leaving at least 15 people feared dead and…
General Police Tear Down Opposition's Protest Tent Outside Fort Railway Station in Show of Force
Tense scenes unfolded outside the Fort Railway Station in Colombo on Wednesday as police moved in to dismantle a protest structure erected by opposition groups…
General Sri Lanka Hits Alarming Milestone as Dengue Cases Near 37,000 in 2026
Dengue Burden Mounts Across the Island Sri Lanka is facing a serious public health challenge in 2026, with dengue fever cases approaching the 37,000 mark,…
General Sri Lanka Launches Its Biggest-Ever Battery Energy Storage Drive to Power a Greener Grid
A Landmark Step Towards Grid Resilience Sri Lanka is on the verge of a major milestone in its energy sector, with battery energy storage systems set to be…
General Sri Lanka Smashes Tourism Record with Historic May Arrival Figures
Sri Lanka has achieved a landmark milestone in its tourism sector, with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) confirming that the island welcomed…
General Opposition Rallies Behind Jailed Ex-Intelligence Chief in Colombo Protest
Sri Lankan opposition leaders took to the streets in a show of solidarity for the country's former intelligence chief, staging a public protest demanding…
General Former Sri Lankan Spy Chief Begins Hunger Strike While in Detention
Ex-Intelligence Chief Takes Drastic Action Behind Bars A former head of Sri Lanka's state intelligence services, currently being held in detention, has…